Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), ‘zero emissions’ aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.  We won’t realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to ‘redefine’ aerospace best practices.  We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030.  What to expectYou will lead the development and implementation of manufacturing systems and processes in order to achieve our plans for large-scale production of our VX4 aircraft. This role will serve as the lead when defining, implementing and communicating the digital tools and systems necessary to enable the manufacturing engineering and production of our final and prototype aircraft builds. What you'll do•	Take responsibility for the establishment all of the digital manufacturing systems required for aircraft manufacturing•	Establish the use of 3DX Delmia for use by the manufacturing engineering team, including the definition of processes and training on the use of the system, including how to construct Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Sequence (BOS), Work Instructions (WI) and Change Management•	Produce and optimise digital production line layouts to enable us to make key decisions on equipment procurement•	Specify and implement line-side manufacturing systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Operator Guidance Systems (OGS) and any associated digital tooling and measurement equipment•	Establish the processes and systems needed during production for data capture, traceability, build records and operational utilisation and efficiency (OEE)•	Work with the wider Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams in order to implement and ensure effective utilisation and value add from the systems.•	Manage and resolve complex technical issues related to manufacturing and product feasibility•	Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure that all necessary requirements are implemented in the systems. •	Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and certifications related to battery manufacturing and aerospace quality management.•	Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement, leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement. What we'd like you to bringWe seek a unique individual, who can integrate into a fast paced and highly adaptive environment.•	Will ideally have a strong background in high volume final assembly and lean manufacturing principals with relevant experience in new product introduction (NPI) •	Experience in manufacturing systems required to efficiently design manufacturing processes and deliver high-rate production (such as ERP/MRP, MES etc)•	You will have experience of design and engineering processes in order to establish the systems needed. •	Experience in automotive, aerospace or other associated industries is desired.•	You are a team player and great communicator at all levels of the organisation. A career background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing would be particularly advantageous, together with an interest in green technology and/or aviation. You will need: •	Degree or suitable experience in a relevant engineering discipline. •	Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams•	Proven manufacturing engineering experience in taking a product from prototype though to volume production (NPI). •	Expertise in manufacturing engineering and production systems, ideally within the aerospace or automotive industry.•	Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and certifications related to aerospace manufacturing and quality management systems is desirable•	Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders.•	Analytical mindset, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.•	Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment with a high degree of ambiguity and uncertainty, and a willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done•	IT skills and experience of 3DX would be a benefit   What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul style=""><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><div><div style="width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;"></div></div>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

Vertical Aerospace builds technology to revolutionize how people fly, by making air travel personal, on-demand, and carbon-free. Since its inception in 2016, Vertical Aerospace has grown to over 70 world-class engineers and technical experts, recruited from the likes of Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar Land Rover. In 2019 they launched its second aircraft, the Seraph, making the first company in the world to release flight footage of an aircraft capable of carrying 250kg.


Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Digital- Aircraft

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), ‘zero emissions’ aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.&nbsp;&nbsp;We won’t realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to ‘redefine’ aerospace best practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030.&nbsp;&nbsp;What to expectYou will lead the development and implementation of manufacturing systems and processes in order to achieve our plans for large-scale production of our VX4 aircraft. This role will serve as the lead when defining, implementing and communicating the digital tools and systems necessary to enable the manufacturing engineering and production of our final and prototype aircraft builds. What you'll do•	Take responsibility for the establishment all of the digital manufacturing systems required for aircraft manufacturing•	Establish the use of 3DX Delmia for use by the manufacturing engineering team, including the definition of processes and training on the use of the system, including how to construct Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Sequence (BOS), Work Instructions (WI) and Change Management•	Produce and optimise digital production line layouts to enable us to make key decisions on equipment procurement•	Specify and implement line-side manufacturing systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Operator Guidance Systems (OGS) and any associated digital tooling and measurement equipment•	Establish the processes and systems needed during production for data capture, traceability, build records and operational utilisation and efficiency (OEE)•	Work with the wider Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams in order to implement and ensure effective utilisation and value add from the systems.•	Manage and resolve complex technical issues related to manufacturing and product feasibility•	Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure that all necessary requirements are implemented in the systems. •	Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and certifications related to battery manufacturing and aerospace quality management.•	Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement, leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement. What we'd like you to bringWe seek a unique individual, who can integrate into a fast paced and highly adaptive environment.•	Will ideally have a strong background in high volume final assembly and lean manufacturing principals with relevant experience in new product introduction (NPI) •	Experience in manufacturing systems required to efficiently design manufacturing processes and deliver high-rate production (such as ERP/MRP, MES etc)•	You will have experience of design and engineering processes in order to establish the systems needed. •	Experience in automotive, aerospace or other associated industries is desired.•	You are a team player and great communicator at all levels of the organisation. A career background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing would be particularly advantageous, together with an interest in green technology and/or aviation. You will need: •	Degree or suitable experience in a relevant engineering discipline. •	Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams•	Proven manufacturing engineering experience in taking a product from prototype though to volume production (NPI). •	Expertise in manufacturing engineering and production systems, ideally within the aerospace or automotive industry.•	Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and certifications related to aerospace manufacturing and quality management systems is desirable•	Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders.•	Analytical mindset, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.•	Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment with a high degree of ambiguity and uncertainty, and a willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done•	IT skills and experience of 3DX would be a benefit   What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.&nbsp;Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><div><div></div></div>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Digital- Aircraft

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